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img Japanese American soldiers in US Army service uniform (ddr-csujad-25-62)

A photograph of two Japanese American soldiers in US Army service uniform. Inscription on the back of the photograph reads: 7-'42. The photograph is probably taken in Brighton, Colorado, where Toshikuni Taenaka's parents reside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-62/

img Koyasan [Los Angeles Branch] Tourist Party, [departure] (ddr-csujad-25-131)

A group photograph of the tourists of Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party in front of Japan Air Line airplane at Los Angeles International Airport before departure. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-131/

img Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-295)

A page from a photo album including Japanese family photographs. Two Japanese women pose sitting at a dining table with a meal. The photographs are probably taken in the early 1900s. Location is unknown. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_10_01_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-295/

img Fujinkai? (ddr-csujad-25-333)

A group photograph of Japanese women and a Japanese man. The group appears to be "Fujinkai" affiliated with the Buddhist Church of America. It is taken by "Takano Studio" in Seattle, Washington on June 11, 1933. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_11_01_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-333/

img Toshikuni Taenaka and Kamie Taenaka (ddr-csujad-25-106)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier. He poses in US Army service uniform with his mother, Kamie Taenaka. The photograph is probably taken in Brighton, Colorado, where his parents reside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_048

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-106/

img Portrait of Japanese man (ddr-csujad-25-30)

A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. A portrait of a Japanese man in a suit is pasted on the page. It appears to be taken in Washington in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_07_01_030

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-30/

img Taenaka family in a farm (ddr-csujad-25-81)

A photograph of the Taenaka family in a farm, Brighton, Colorado. Includes Tamesaburo Taenaka, Kamie Taenaka, Ukichi Taenaka [?], and Yaeko Taenaka [?], harvesting sugar beets in McMorrow's farm. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0091. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_023

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-81/

img Seinen Kakuryoku Taikai kinen [Commemoration of Youth Sumo Competition] (ddr-csujad-25-332)

A commemorative photograph of the Youth Sumo Competition held January 25-26, 1930. It is a group photograph of the Sumo competitors and the event supporters. It is taken by "Toyo Studio" in Seattle, Washington. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_11_01_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-332/

img Ukichi Taenaka's family, Japan (ddr-csujad-25-290)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are four photographs of Ukichi Taenaka's son in Japan. Include photographs of his school events. The photographs are probably taken in the late 1940s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_02_019

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-290/

img Japanese family (ddr-csujad-25-47)

A page from an album containing Japanese family photographs. Four photographs are pasted on the page. Include photographs of the Japanese community at a picnic probably in Washington taken in the early 1900s. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_07_01_047

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-47/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, January 29, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-118)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which she discusses where Chin should publish his story "Kaguya Hime." Weglyn also writes about health problems she is having and how that affects her work. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-118/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, January 24, 1988 (ddr-csujad-24-32)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin discussing the controversy over an article that Chin recently published. Weglyn also writes about possible speakers for a seminar on Japanese American draft resisters during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-32/

Letter from James Landis, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, William Morrow and Company to Harry Honda, Pacific Citizen, December 18, 1990 (ddr-csujad-24-114)

doc Letter from James Landis, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, William Morrow and Company to Harry Honda, Pacific Citizen, December 18, 1990 (ddr-csujad-24-114)

A letter from James Landis to Harry Honda informing him that "Pacific Citizen," a publication of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), incorrectly described Michi Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy" as out of print. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_08_016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-114/

doc Letter from Pat [Cummings] to Michi Weglyn, January 22, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-119)

A letter from Pat Cummings to Michi Weglyn about a story of Frank Chin's that they both think should be published. The author of the letter is probably children's book author and illustrator Pat Cummings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-119/

doc Letter from Monica Sone to Michi Weglyn, August 17, 1986 (ddr-csujad-24-42)

A letter from Monica Sone to Michi Weglyn in which describes the impact that Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy" had on her. Sone also talks about Frank Chin and his roll in the redress movement. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-42/

doc Letter from Mits Koshiyama to Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-35)

A letter from Mits Koshiyama to Michi Weglyn thanking her for her letter and praising her courage for writing "Years of Infamy." Koshiyama also discusses both their experiences being incarcerated during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_035

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-35/

doc Years of Infamy by Michi Nishiura Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-173)

A flyer for an event on February 21, 1998 celebrating Michi Weglyn and her book "Years of Infamy." The event was put on by the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_01_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-173/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, August 27, 1997 (ddr-csujad-24-75)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which Weglyn writes about the death of her husband Walter and thanks Chin for his support. Weglyn also writes about her support for railroad and mine workers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_06_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-75/

doc National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn present day of remembrance (ddr-csujad-24-174)

A flyer for a tribute to Michi Weglyn and her book "Years of Infamy," on February 21, 1998. The event was put on by the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_74_01_007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-174/

doc Souvenir of the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-86)

A small ticket or flyer that can be used as a souvenir from the 1940 World's Fair, also referred to as the Golden Gate International Exposition. From page 33 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_33_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-86/

img Parade, Japan Day (ddr-csujad-11-60)

Photographed is Goro Yamamoto, participating in the Japan Day Parade as part of the San Francisco World's Fair, which took place on Treasure Island in 1939. From page 24 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_24_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-60/

img Sayo, Yonk, Taz (ddr-csujad-11-139)

A photograph of Sayo, Yonk, and Tazu Kawamoto walking down a street. The caption reads "How we spent our Sunday afternoon, at Palo Alto." From page 50 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_50_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-139/

img Tazu and Chisano Kawamoto (ddr-csujad-11-199)

Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto posing with another woman, perhaps her mother, Chisano Kawamoto. This photograph might have been taken at the Gila River incarceration camp, Arizona. From page 80 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_80_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-199/

img S.F. Sonichi Band (ddr-csujad-11-62)

A marching band named Sonichi plays at the Japan Day celebration during the San Francisco World's Fair, which took place on Treasure Island in 1939. From page 25 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_25_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-62/

img Ruby (ddr-csujad-11-106)

A photograph of a woman being identified as Ruby. It is most likely taken at the San Francisco World's Fair on Treasure Island in 1940. From page 39 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_39_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-106/

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